VP - Business Controls | SCIB

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VP - Business Controls | SCIB

Country:
United Kingdom

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Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) is Santander's global division that supports some of the world's most complex and sophisticated corporate and institutional clients, offering customised services and value-added wholesale products to best meet their needs.

The scope of Business Controls Unit (BCU) covers Non-Financial Risk Management and regulatory compliance within an Investment Banking business supporting both Markets and Banking Products. Team responsibilities cover of risk disciplines in support of SCIB business and clients including, Operational Risk Framework implementation and embedding, Trading & Banking Controls, Conduct, Fraud, Regulatory Controls & UK Regulatory change.

In this exciting, critical role, you will sit in the First Line of Defence (1

LoD) working hand in hand with front office teams supporting risk ownership and control assurance for trading and banking activities, ensuring compliance with the firms operational risk framework and regulatory requirements.
The difference you'll make:
Supporting effective Markets & Banking business supervision and on-going enhancements in line with industry best practice

Establishing and executing controls to detect abnormal trading behaviours and mitigate internal fraud

Supporting robust business governance and reporting requirements, including coordinating periodic reporting such as dashboards, KPIs and incident management

Daily monitoring and management of risk metrics and escalation of breaches

Producing monthly and quarterly reports for local and global risk forums

Supporting the automation and digitalisation of processes and reporting utilising latest industry tooling and technologies

UK representative on global business & COO initiatives

Partnering effectively with stakeholders globally, at all levels across the three lines of defence

What you'll bring:
These are the essential requirements you need to be successful in this role:
Previous experience in a similar role within an investment banking business

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk information to non-experts

High level of attention to detail and accuracy in conducting risk analyses, assessments and preparing reports

Experience in automation and digitalisation of complex processes, reporting and MI capabilities

Proficiency in risk management software, statistical analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite

It would also be nice for you to have:
Good experience in operational risk management, working in a hands on, fast paced environment

Flexibility to adapt to changing regulatory environments and emerging risks

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business administration, Risk management, or a related field

What else you need to know:
This role is based at our offices in Triton Square, London located within easy walking distance from Warren Street and Euston.
We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 3 days a week (pro-rata for part-time roles).
Inclusion
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How we'll reward you.
As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.

We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute…